The 64-year-old actress entered showbiz during the 1960s and during that time, she already juggled with work and her education. After graduating from high school, she wasn’t able to continue her studies for she had to work in show business fulltime for her family.
Even Marissa herself is in awe that she can still achieve her dream to finish her studies and is grateful with the support of her family.
Marissa’s latest projects were the TV series “Forevermore” and “Be Careful with my Heart” which ran for two years (2012-2014). She is also known for her movie “Dalawang Kumander” and her leading men were the late King of Comedy Dolphy and Chiquito.
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